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Sterling Shepherd Obituary

Shepherd Jr., Sterling beloved husband of Rita (nee Valys), loving father of Sterling (Roz) Shepherd III, Angela Spencer and Bret (Vickie) Shepherd, proud grandfather of eight, loving brother of John, James and Velvarose. Viewing Friday, February 24th, 5 to 8 p.m., at Carter Funeral Chapel, 2100 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL. Visitation 10 a.m., Saturday, February 25th. Services 11 a.m., at Hartzell Memorial U.M.C., 3330 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL. Interment Monday, February 27th, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 27034 S. Diagonal Road, Elwood, IL. Procession leaves Carter Funeral Chapel, at 10 a.m. 773-684-2100.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2006.

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Mildred Williams

February 24, 2006

To Rita & Family

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mildred

(former payroll clerk,MPHS)

Toni Romeo (Kina)

February 24, 2006

Dear Rita,



May you find peace and happiness in all the good times shared.

Mary Burns

February 23, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family. You all loved him, but God loved him best.

Cindy Groves

February 23, 2006

Rita and Family,

I was so sorry to learn of Sterling's passing.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Groves (formerly of the lounge at Holiday Inn).

Tammy Summerson

February 23, 2006

Dear Angie,

I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I wish I could have been with you at this time. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

mary kennedy mphs

February 23, 2006

RITA, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of Sterling.

Mary Kennedy

Tony Al-Abed

February 23, 2006

Dear Angela,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your Father, Mr. Sterling Shepherd, Jr.

Me and my peers at Westwood College want you to know that we stand by you in those hard times.



Tony Al-Abed

Westwood College, River Oaks

Tracie Bell

February 23, 2006

I Love you Angie my prayers are with you and your family.

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